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Depending on where you live, spring tends to mean the retreat of cold and snow, and, finally, longer days and some rays of sunshine. The internet can be similarly unhappy and dark at times. So to help shake off those winter blues, we’ve gathered some hopeful and wholesome posts and content to, hopefully, brighten up your day. 

From feel-good stories and cute animals, to wholesome encounters and people just being downright wonderful, get comfy as you scroll through, upvote the posts that made you smile and be sure to share your own thoughts in the comments section below. 

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Firefighter Holding A 2-Year-Old Child Of The Man He Saved From A Fire, When The Man Was 2 Years Old

Firefighter Holding A 2-Year-Old Child Of The Man He Saved From A Fire, When The Man Was 2 Years Old

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Today, After 841 Days Of Treatments, My Son Rang The Bell. He Is Now 100% Cancer-Free

Today, After 841 Days Of Treatments, My Son Rang The Bell. He Is Now 100% Cancer-Free

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7 Years Ago She Said "Yes" To Me With This $500 Fruity Pebble Of A Diamond When I Was Broke. I Make $200k Now. I Surprised Her With An Upgrade For Valentine's Day

7 Years Ago She Said "Yes" To Me With This $500 Fruity Pebble Of A Diamond When I Was Broke. I Make $200k Now. I Surprised Her With An Upgrade For Valentine's Day

She said to return it, that "anything else would be a downgrade" because of what this little dot means to her. So I am returning this $8k upgrade and I'm taking her to Korea and Japan this winter instead for the same price.

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Bookworm
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This should be at the top. The world needs more people who care more about the love than the price tag.

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Anouk T
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think he does care abo the price tag if he bought her the ‘upgrade’

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Daya Meyer
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I fully understand her. The first ring is the one which symbolizes all the memories and their unique moments of loving relationship. The second one is just a shiny piece of jewellery with no further meaning. Make many happy memories on your vacation!

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Excellent trade IMO diamonds are just shiny overpriced rocks, but a trip to Asia will be a lifetime experience.

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Mark Bayliss
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is more of a humblebrag than a wholesome post. To me anyway.

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Zedrapazia
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually have a similar story with my fiance. I just gave him a random ring I had at home and didn't even know where it came from back in the day, as a symbolism so he knows I won't give him up despite all the issues and can always look at it when he feels bad. I've recently offered to buy him a better ring made of dinosaur bone (he likes dinos), but he declined because the random ring means more to him

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Willem Andries Oosterhof
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Making memories with $8000 instead of blowing it on meaningless stones is so much more better!!

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Auntriarch
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bless him for buying it, and bless her for refusing it. My eyes are suddenly blurred...

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Theresa Stephenson
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd rather go on nice vacation than getting a big ring any day.

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Fembot
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Diamonds are hugely overrated anyway. Cherish the love, not the price tag!

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Myo
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I the only one who thinks $500 is a lot? Well I guess not for a diamond, but they're way overpriced.

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Babs McGurk
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Similar situation for us - when we became engaged, we were both in college and there was very little money. He bought me a small solitaire engagement ring, and after 42 years of marriage, it's still the one I wear every day. He has 'threatened' over the years to buy me an upgrade, but don't want anything big and flashy. The ring I wore when I married him IS my wedding ring, and can't be replaced.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"anything else would be a downgrade" - she's definitely a keeper

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

$500 when he was broke? 🤣 total of my engagement and wedding ring was less than $150 and that was a lot for us.

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Emma B B
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My wedding ring cost £20, we got married on a super budget. 3 years later we're in the position where we can have much more expensive rings, as we'd originally planned, but I've decided I don't want to change mine. It's the one he put on my finger with a promise and it means the world to me :0)

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Dorothy Reiser
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I gave my barely there tiny engagement diamond ring (which was all we could afford) to my daughter-in-law, who was excited to receive it. She never owned a real diamond before. It's not the size, but the meaning that counts.

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Oskar vanZandt
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wise decision... and a worthy partner. It's the thought that counts and what it symbolises.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband and I were both married before and kept our rings. We were completely broke and decided to use our old rings but we finally found a store that was going bankrupt (Consumer’s Distribution) and bought our wedding bands there (two for $100 CAD 35 years ago).

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes to this wisdom. Spending money on rocks is stupid, make her happy by feeding a few hundred starving kids with the same money, or travel is good too. My spouse gave me his grandmas old ring because he knew I'm all about recycling and care less for gold which is one of the few industries still connected to slavery.

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Julie Blaylock
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My hubby bought me a big diamond for our 30th anniversary, which I love. We still however both wear our original wedding bands we got in 1983 for $80 for the set. We’ll never replace them.

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chops jones
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's gonna need chiropractic care with those rocks 😂😂😂😂 oh shoot enjoy traveling!! 😂😂

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Jaya
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You were broke but could afford a 500(!!!) dollar ring? How is 500 dollars not a lot of money? If you're talking about a cheap ring because it's all you can afford, I would think you're talking about a 10 dollar ring, not 500 dollars, that is such a lot of money!

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Ann Si
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never got all that fuzz about bloody diamonds. I didn't want and didn't get an engagement ring and my wedding ring i chose to be without stones

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Teresa Spanics
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope that you both continue to have a long and happy marriage!

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Ivona
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The original diamond ring looks just fine. In 1998, I saw a 14-carat gold ring with a 1/4 - carat diamond for $125.

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Krysta Pandoo
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am i the only one who thinks a 500 dollar ring is bloody expensive in the first place? Propose with a plastic ring from a vending machine egg cos you're broke and I'll be heartened.

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Della
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes!! There's so much more to bling and name brands!! Keep her! She's a gem.

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George Costanza
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The expensive engagement ring/wedding band trend favors no one except the diamond/jewelry industries. No one needs either to be married or to prove their love. It would be great if we could all get over this idiotic practice.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How could he even think a "big rock" would be better? It's soulless in comparison.

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One important reason why we, as humans, love wholesome content is because it helps build and reinforce hope. Psychologists really can’t overstate just how crucial it is for us to feel like there is a chance the future will be better. Interestingly, researchers have also found a connection between hope and creativity.

After all, making something new means committing to the possibility that his unknown thing will turn out well. Positive thinking, which can be toxic in a few instances, ultimately helps keep our minds active and helps us maintain our desire to keep trying. 

#5

After 10 Years Of Being Homeless, I Am Holding The Keys To My First Rented Property

After 10 Years Of Being Homeless, I Am Holding The Keys To My First Rented Property

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

🎉 Whoooo!! Great job! It's hard to get out of the dumps! But ya did it! Keep going! You're doing great!

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One important part of hope isn't just “teaching” us about the possibility that good things can happen, it’s reminding us that they have happened. Unfortunately, our brains can be a bit selective with what they remember, leading to us “conveniently” forgetting the good things we’ve gone through and just focusing on the bad. 

#7

UPS Driver's Animal Encounters On Their Route

UPS Driver's Animal Encounters On Their Route

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It's Been Nearly 4 Years Since I Was Diagnosed With Stage IV Cancer. As Of February 22nd of 2023, I'm Cancer-Free

It's Been Nearly 4 Years Since I Was Diagnosed With Stage IV Cancer. As Of February 22nd of 2023, I'm Cancer-Free

The pic on the left is in November 2019, in the middle of a 6-month hospital stay, post liver resection. The pic on the right is me earlier this month.

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#9

I Keep A Tiny Rubber Ducky In My Antidepressants

I Keep A Tiny Rubber Ducky In My Antidepressants

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It is important to remember that hope can be problematic in large “doses” as some people, overwhelmed by positive emotions, can start to develop unrealistic goals and expectations, which will just come to harm them in the long run. This is why real stories are important, but they need to be “tempered” with the help of a specialist, like a therapist, if a person is really going through a depressive spell. 

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#10

After 9 Months Of Cancer Treatment, Including 16 Rounds Of Chemo, 2 Surgeries, 16 Rounds Of Radiation And Multiple Complications, I Finally Finished Active Treatment For Breast Cancer

After 9 Months Of Cancer Treatment, Including 16 Rounds Of Chemo, 2 Surgeries, 16 Rounds Of Radiation And Multiple Complications, I Finally Finished Active Treatment For Breast Cancer

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#11

My Sister Saved Three Squirrels From The Hurricane And Named Them Alvin, Simon And Theodore

My Sister Saved Three Squirrels From The Hurricane And Named Them Alvin, Simon And Theodore

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#12

Today Is My Two-Year Anniversary Of Choosing To Seek Help Rather Than Take My Own Life

Today Is My Two-Year Anniversary Of Choosing To Seek Help Rather Than Take My Own Life

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Researchers have also established a pretty strong connection between hope and not just mental health, but physical as well. People dealing with recovery after injury and illness tend to always do better if they demonstrate or report feelings of hope, versus feelings of intermittent sadness. So when you are looking at a list of wholesome images, perhaps bookmark it for a rainy day, it could actually help. 

#13

“Medical Alert Wiener Dog” Is The Best Combination Of Words I’ve Seen Today

“Medical Alert Wiener Dog” Is The Best Combination Of Words I’ve Seen Today

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#14

The Lengths Moms Go To For Their Children

The Lengths Moms Go To For Their Children

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

MD now. I'm sure your mother would like to shove that in everyone's grill who doubted. I would. Ha ha!

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#15

My Dad Spent Over 20 Minutes Writing This Graduation Note For Me. Writing Is Extremely Difficult For Him But He Still Managed To Write This On My Card. I’m Keeping This Forever

My Dad Spent Over 20 Minutes Writing This Graduation Note For Me. Writing Is Extremely Difficult For Him But He Still Managed To Write This On My Card. I’m Keeping This Forever

He was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2009 and has had 3 brain surgeries and a lot of radiation. 

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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a few bits of my dad's writing from after his accident. His brain damage was catastrophic, but for the first few years after he came out of his coma, he could still write a word or two. He had multiple strokes after that, and died 21 years after his accident. I lost "my dad" on the day of his accident, but I treasure each bit I have left of him from before - and after - his accident.

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#16

The Importance Of Trees

The Importance Of Trees

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is an amazing number of fawns together. I bet the other moms went off and left this one to babysit.

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#17

Behold, A Giga Chad Approaches

Behold, A Giga Chad Approaches

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I Asked My Coworkers To Not Do Huge Decorations On My Desk

I Asked My Coworkers To Not Do Huge Decorations On My Desk

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Five Years Ago My Brother Donated His Bone Marrow To Cure My Leukemia. We Traveled Together This Summer! Thanks To His Gift We Can Grow Up Together

Five Years Ago My Brother Donated His Bone Marrow To Cure My Leukemia. We Traveled Together This Summer! Thanks To His Gift We Can Grow Up Together

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Six Years Sober After Six Years Of Alcoholism! My Son Never Has To See His Mama Drunk In His Life

Six Years Sober After Six Years Of Alcoholism! My Son Never Has To See His Mama Drunk In His Life

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is a fabulous achievement, and I'm so flippin' happy for you and your son. Keep it up you wonderful person, you! xox

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#21

My Favorite Local Restaurant Collects Tips To Help People In Need

My Favorite Local Restaurant Collects Tips To Help People In Need

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I Can’t Even Imagine How Happy Their Owner Is After Seeing This

I Can’t Even Imagine How Happy Their Owner Is After Seeing This

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww look at that adorable chonky boi! He definitely made the game better being in it!

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Someone In Lakewood Wears A Unicorn Costume While Snow Blowing, And This Is The Kind Of Community I Want

Someone In Lakewood Wears A Unicorn Costume While Snow Blowing, And This Is The Kind Of Community I Want

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I’m So Proud Of How Far I’ve Come With Needle Felting. This Is My Latest Dog (Made From Wool) And I Think It’s My Best Work Yet

I’m So Proud Of How Far I’ve Come With Needle Felting. This Is My Latest Dog (Made From Wool) And I Think It’s My Best Work Yet

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#26

I Won "The Best In Landscape" Award At My Local Juried Exhibit Today

I Won "The Best In Landscape" Award At My Local Juried Exhibit Today

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Teacher Of The Year

Teacher Of The Year

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6 Months Ago I Was Rushed To Hospital At 32 Kg And Told I Would Be Dead In A Week. Today, I Have Been Discharged From Inpatient Care At 52 Kg And I Turn 18

6 Months Ago I Was Rushed To Hospital At 32 Kg And Told I Would Be Dead In A Week. Today, I Have Been Discharged From Inpatient Care At 52 Kg And I Turn 18

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#29

Now That's A Keeper

Now That's A Keeper

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*sniff* Your Dad is so incredibly loving and so very thoughtful <3 How utterly precious!

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My Son’s (Best Man) Reaction To My Longtime Girlfriend And I Getting Married

My Son’s (Best Man) Reaction To My Longtime Girlfriend And I Getting Married

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I Asked One Of My Students Who Is Very Poor To Give Me His Torn Coat So I Could Bring It Home For My Daughter To Sew. He Came To Class And Showed Me That He Found This In The Pocket

I Asked One Of My Students Who Is Very Poor To Give Me His Torn Coat So I Could Bring It Home For My Daughter To Sew. He Came To Class And Showed Me That He Found This In The Pocket

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I Went Through A Divorce Recently And Have Been Having A Rough Time. This Morning I Woke Up To This From My Daughter. It Also Helps I Just Gained Custody Of Her

I Went Through A Divorce Recently And Have Been Having A Rough Time. This Morning I Woke Up To This From My Daughter. It Also Helps I Just Gained Custody Of Her

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#33

More Like She Saved Her Collie From The Gallant Swashbuckler

More Like She Saved Her Collie From The Gallant Swashbuckler

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#34

Our Boss Makes Us Breakfast Every Wednesday Without Fail. Really Helps The Morale

Our Boss Makes Us Breakfast Every Wednesday Without Fail. Really Helps The Morale

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's a difference between bosses and leaders, I'd think. And this one here is a leader, because the others could use him as an example to follow. Bless you, Sir :-)

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#35

My Wife Is Bedbound So I Made Her This Halloween Costume. Seeing Her Smile Made The Under The Fingernail Cardboard Papercut Almost Worth It

My Wife Is Bedbound So I Made Her This Halloween Costume. Seeing Her Smile Made The Under The Fingernail Cardboard Papercut Almost Worth It

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#36

Today Is My Parents' 50th Anniversary, And They Are Still Going Strong. I Absolutely Love These Crazy Kids

Today Is My Parents' 50th Anniversary, And They Are Still Going Strong. I Absolutely Love These Crazy Kids

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Just Finished Our First Round Of IVF! My Wife’s Strength And Bravery Throughout Made Me Smile

Just Finished Our First Round Of IVF! My Wife’s Strength And Bravery Throughout Made Me Smile

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#38

The Text I Got From My Daughter "4 Healthy Puppies" Turned Into 8. Mom Is Just As Shocked

The Text I Got From My Daughter "4 Healthy Puppies" Turned Into 8. Mom Is Just As Shocked

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Mum Told Me To Smile For The Camera, I Refused Because I Was A Serious Warrior

Mum Told Me To Smile For The Camera, I Refused Because I Was A Serious Warrior

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#41

From My 17-Year-Old Daughter. Parenting Is Hard, But They Surprise You Sometimes

From My 17-Year-Old Daughter. Parenting Is Hard, But They Surprise You Sometimes

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#42

Yesterday I Led Six Lost Baby Geese About A Mile Back To Water And Their Mother

Yesterday I Led Six Lost Baby Geese About A Mile Back To Water And Their Mother

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#43

Finally Can Afford To Get My Teeth Fixed After A Childhood Of No Dental Help

Finally Can Afford To Get My Teeth Fixed After A Childhood Of No Dental Help

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good on you! They can be uncomfortable, but I've never regretted getting mine done!

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My Best Friend Since Childhood Declared At 10-Years-Old That He Would Work On Halo. Today, He Sent Me This. Super Proud To Call Him My Friend. He Achieved His Childhood Dream

My Best Friend Since Childhood Declared At 10-Years-Old That He Would Work On Halo. Today, He Sent Me This. Super Proud To Call Him My Friend. He Achieved His Childhood Dream

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is very cool. Lots of people dream these dreams but very few have the passion & discipline to make them a reality.

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My 7-Year-Old Nephew Has Started Texting My Husband And Me

My 7-Year-Old Nephew Has Started Texting My Husband And Me

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My HEART! Now I want my 7 year old nephew to have a phone so he can text me! Just me tho lol

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My Daughter Forgot Her Favorite Toy In The Car And Was Extremely Upset. I Sent Her Photos To Show Her That Sheepy Was Alright And Helping Me At Work

My Daughter Forgot Her Favorite Toy In The Car And Was Extremely Upset. I Sent Her Photos To Show Her That Sheepy Was Alright And Helping Me At Work

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#48

Guard Helps Pigeon To Get Water

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#49

Visiting My Parents Today, My Dad Decided To Photobomb My Afternoon Nap

Visiting My Parents Today, My Dad Decided To Photobomb My Afternoon Nap

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#50

My Daughter Knows This Is My Favorite Candy. For My December Birthday She Wrapped One For Each Month Of 2024

My Daughter Knows This Is My Favorite Candy. For My December Birthday She Wrapped One For Each Month Of 2024

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